i am new here and, would like to get stories and discuss what the best hardware, software and distribution people use for a live webcast.
background, we have a django site on digital ocean and expect to run a live webcast with up to 100 viewers (hopefully more) We will have a dedicated studio room. It would be nice to have a video call in, and we definitely need a text chat.
Initial research has pointed me to the following:
Hardware: existing:computer, canon dslr. Will buy: lighting, video capture card, microphone. Possibly: more lighting, soundproofing and audio mixer, green screen.
Software - existing: Premiere, Final Cut, etc. Will acquire: OBS (open source) ... what else is useful?
Distribution - somewhat unsure, candidates:
YouTube, FB Live, Periscope, Own site
If own site, is a third party needed or is my own webrtc server better. I have used temasys / skylink for video chat; however, I do not think it will scale easily.
Pankaj Patel
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I will suggest to stick to popular platforms like Youtube or Facebook for Live webcast. Though you can choose any other established platform as well.
Own server will put you into more cost.
DSLRs don't support live video to be streamed. Though if you are planning to shoot, process and publish; mid range DSLRs are good options.
For Video,
For Audio, get a good microphone; en.rode.com/microphones/video. In addition, you can have a collar microphone; just to be on safer side with Audio.
Lighting is always good, have at least 1, good to have 2. Keep the lighting consistent.
Use either Premiere or Final Cut or any other tool. In my opinion, one is enough.
Once published, content promotion is the key to gain more traction.
P.S. Be careful about the content and the length of the video/webcast.